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Line 2: − An '''icon''' is a holy image which is an art form of the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]. The icon is not simply decorative. Many Orthodox churches have icons on the walls and the ceilings. In the ceiling or dome is the icon of Christ the Almighty, the Pantocrator. + + +
link to http://talesoftimesforgotten.com/2017/12/11/christian-adaptation-of-pagan-iconography/ incorporated in brief paragraph
An '''icon''' can also mean somebody symbolizing a movement (i.e. [[conservative]] ''icon'' [[Phyllis Schlafly]]).<ref>[http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861619909/icon.html Icon definition], Dictionary - MSN Encarta</ref>
An '''icon''' can also mean somebody symbolizing a movement (i.e. [[conservative]] ''icon'' [[Phyllis Schlafly]]).<ref>[http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861619909/icon.html Icon definition], Dictionary - MSN Encarta</ref>
In [http://talesoftimesforgotten.com/2017/12/11/christian-adaptation-of-pagan-iconography/ "Christian Adaptation of Pagan Iconography"] the art historian author presents a multitude of examples of how Christians adapted and redefined the imagery of pagan art for the purpose of illustrating to illiterate persons the purely moral and virtuous doctrines of Christianity. There is a striking total absence of images of [[polytheism]], of fertility goddesses and gods.
In Christianity, an '''icon''' is a [[holy]] image which is an art form of the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]. The icon is not simply decorative. Many Orthodox churches have icons on the walls and the ceilings. In the ceiling or dome is the icon of Christ the Almighty, the Pantocrator.
The Eastern Orthodox Church does not permit icons representing God the Father. In addition, icons cannot be 3 dimensional (statues). The Eastern Orthodox Church also does not permit the Virgin Mary to be depicted in an icon without Christ (excluding the icon of the Annunciation).
The Eastern Orthodox Church does not permit icons representing God the Father. In addition, icons cannot be 3 dimensional (statues). The Eastern Orthodox Church also does not permit the Virgin Mary to be depicted in an icon without Christ (excluding the icon of the Annunciation).